Like this post? Help us by sharing it! To prevent the spread of Coronavirus, around 20% of the global population are in lockdown with even more social-distancing from others. The last time the world saw an isolation of this scale it was very different in nature: welcome to 17th century Japan, where 30 million people […]
Culture & History
The second coming: Amabie
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Andrew from our Nagoya HQ Customer Support team has been looking into tales of a peculiar Japanese ‘Yokai’ and prevention of the spread of the coronavirus. Yokai are very much part of Japanese culture. They are mythical, mystical and supernatural beings of various powers, shapes and forms […]
What does the ancient concept of ‘kizuna’ look like in modern Japan?
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The Japanese concept of kizuna roughly translates to ‘the bond that connects us’, referring to a deep, innate empathy we all share. The concept is ancient, while it’s widespread use is relatively new. In Japan in 2020, what exactly does kizuna look like? Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Ninja vs. Samurai
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Two of the most evocative images of historical Japan are the ninja and the samurai. We’ve all heard of them, but what do you actually know about these famous assassins and warriors? It’s time for the epic showdown of the ninja and the samurai! First of all, […]
Maneki-Neko: The Mysterious Waving Kitties of Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Maneki-Neko: An Investigation You’re browsing a flea market on a Sunday afternoon, dreamily sifting through limp cardboard boxes spilling over with one-armed barbie dolls, single ballet pumps and cracked china when, suddenly, you spot it. A golden cat, waving at you. Like this post? Help us […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Maneki-Neko: An Investigation You’re browsing a flea market on a Sunday afternoon, dreamily sifting through limp cardboard boxes spilling over with one-armed barbie dolls, single ballet pumps and cracked china when, suddenly, you spot it. A golden cat, waving at you. Like this post? Help us […]